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Now until Nov. 16th Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel Is hosting "Picturing America’s Pastime," a historic baseball photography exhibit in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The exhibition features a curated selection of photographs spanning 150 years of baseball history, from early team portraits to iconic modern action shots, highlighting the sport’s cultural and historical significance.
Find our more about the exhibit and the museum at the website linked just below this sentence.
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Now until Dec. 1 Auditions for Disney’s "Newsies" FestivalSouth in Hattiesburg will kick off its 2026 season with Disney’s Newsies, produced by The Hub City Players.
For the first time, the company is accepting online audition submissions, which are open to post-high-school performers of all genders and backgrounds. Round one requires video submissions of singing and dancing by December 1 -- with selected performers moving on to live auditions December 15 and 16.
The production will be co-produced by Dr. Mike Lopinto and Tammy Mansfield, with Jacob Morris making his directorial debut for HCP and choreography led by DeLovitt Rogers and Tracy Smith. FestivalSouth 2026 will also celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a season of patriotic performances.
Tickets for Disney’s "Newsies" and the full season will go on sale in January 2026. Performances, and FestivalSouth, are scheduled for June of 2026.
More details are available at the links just below this sentence.
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Sep. 5th-6th Diamond Excursions Ladies’ Edition This 501(c)3 nonprofit in Hattiesburg serves the community through outreach programs like Boots on the Ground by Project GAP, offering mobile pantry, showers, and essential resources.
The organization is also developing the MS HUB Complex, a future community resource center that will provide services such as day shelter, workforce training, hot meals, and disaster relief support.
On September 5 and 6, they will host a two-day Charity Day and Day in the Park Pop-Up featuring food, vendors, family activities, and entertainment.
Proceeds will benefit the renovation of the MS HUB Complex to better serve the Pine Belt region.
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Sep. 12th TrainTastic in Gulfport Will host "Murder at the Disco", a 1970s prom-themed murder mystery dinner show. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Guests can enjoy a live interactive performance, a three-course dinner, a costume contest, and a cash bar while helping solve a mystery.
TrainTastic, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is home to the world’s largest and most exciting model railroad museum.
Click on the link just below this sentence for more details and ticket information.
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Sep. 13th Cruisin' with Trinity Takes place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Petal (53 Corinth Road).
"We will have food and craft vendors, free pony rides for kiddos, and a car show," one of the organizers tells Pine Belt Radio.
Proceeds will help with the church's future community outreach programs and events.
For more details, call the church at 601-584-7432.
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Sep. 15th September Sensory Time Takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Laurel-Jones County Library (530 Commerce Street).
This special program is created for individuals with disabilities and their families, offering an open and relaxed atmosphere.
It is especially designed to engage those with sensory sensitivities. For more details, call the library at 601-428-4313.
The library tells Pine Belt Radio the Sensory Fall Fest is scheduled for October 13.
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Sep. 20th South Central Health Care Foundation Is hosting its first Hope Hustle 5K and Fun Run in Ellisville, starting at 7 a.m. at Sports and Fitness at the Ell.
Proceeds will support the revitalization of South Central’s Maternal Child and Pediatric Unit, creating a modern, family-centered space for mothers, newborns, and children across the six-county service area.
For more details, call 601-399-5503.
Registration is open now at the website we've linked just below this paragraph, with opportunities for individuals, businesses, and organizations to participate, sponsor, or donate.
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Sep. 26th-27th R.H. Watkins (Laurel High) Class of 1975 50th Reunion
As of this writing, tentative plans include...
\ September 26: Dinner at Wilson's Commissary in downtown Laurel
\ September 27: Golf outing in Laurel
\ September 27: Gathering at the Laurel Train Depot with live entertainment from The Classix, a Laurel-area band.
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Oct. 1st-2nd Picayune Theatre Company Presents "Shrek the Musical!" at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater at 7 p.m. each night.
This lively, family-friendly show features hilarious characters, dazzling costumes, and a heartwarming story about an unlikely hero's unforgettable journey.
Click on the link just below this sentence for ticket information.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/saenger-theater-hattiesburg-tickets-hattiesburg/venue/221954
